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Diocese to Host New Initiative to Inspire Vocations to the Priesthood

Diocese to Host New Initiative to Inspire Vocations to the Priesthood

by Elizabeth Slaten | Apr 19, 2026 | News, Seminarians and Vocations

On Good Shepherd Sunday, the first Called By Name campaign will launch in the Diocese of Tyler. At weekend Masses on Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26, priests have been invited to share their own vocation stories, giving the faithful insight into the...
Seminarian John Vogt Admitted to Candidacy at Diocesan Celebration

Seminarian John Vogt Admitted to Candidacy at Diocesan Celebration

by Elizabeth Slaten | Aug 1, 2025 | News, Seminarians and Vocations

Seminarian John Vogt was admitted to candidacy for Holy Orders during a Mass celebrated by Bishop Gregory Kelly on July 31 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Tyler.  Admission to candidacy is an important step for each seminarian as he journeys toward...
Corona and Orajiaka to be Ordained Priests

Corona and Orajiaka to be Ordained Priests

by Elizabeth Slaten | May 29, 2025 | News, Seminarians and Vocations

Deacons Christian Corona and Christopher Orajiaka will be ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Tyler by Bishop Gregory Kelly on June 28. The ordination Mass will be at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Tyler at 10 a.m. Born in Chicago, Deacon...
Seminarians Bernasconi and Reed Admitted to Candidacy at Diocesan Celebration

Seminarians Bernasconi and Reed Admitted to Candidacy at Diocesan Celebration

by Elizabeth Slaten | Jul 26, 2024 | News, Seminarians and Vocations

Seminarians Steven Bernasconi and Jacob Reed were admitted to candidacy for Holy Orders during a Mass celebrated by Bishop Joe S. Vásquez on July 25, the Feast of St. James, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Tyler.  Admission to candidacy is an...

Recent News

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  • Melissa Briscoe Named Chief Financial Officer
  • Diocese to Host New Initiative to Inspire Vocations to the Priesthood
  • Pope Leo XIV and His Call for Peace
  • Strong Named Assistant Superintendent of Schools

Upcoming Events

May 2026
May 20 2026

VIRTUS Recertification Training Session (English)

Tyler - Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
May 23 2026

VIRTUS Recertification Training Session (English)

Crockett - St. Francis of the Tejas
May 23 2026

Ordination to the Transitional Diaconate

Tyler - Chapel of Sts. Peter and Paul
May 23 2026

VIRTUS Initial Training Session (English)

Crockett - St. Francis of the Tejas
May 25 2026

Chancery Closed – Memorial Day

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